Then whatsoe'er I wrote when idly gay, And on this Temple-wall for note I lay, Take in good part--such is the prayer I pray. Darkly might I to thee say: Oh give me for ever and ever What thou may'st constantly give while of it nothing be lost: Give me what vainly thou'lt long to bestow in the days that are coming When that invidious beard either soft cheek shall invade; What unto Jove gave he who, borne by the worshipful flyer,